How To Make A Pencil Cake

Welcome to the Creative Pencil Bakery!

If you are in the mood for a unique and creative dessert, look no further than a Pencil Cake. Yes, you read that right – a cake shaped like a pencil! Perfect for birthdays, graduation parties, or any occasion that calls for a touch of artistic flair. In this article, we will guide you step by step on how to create your very own edible masterpiece.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of buttermilk
• Yellow and pink food coloring
• Edible markers
• Fondant
• Assorted sprinkles and decorations

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a pencil-shaped cake pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
6. Divide the batter into two separate bowls. Add yellow food coloring to one bowl and pink food coloring to the other. Mix until well incorporated.
7. Pour the yellow batter into one half of the pencil cake pan and the pink batter into the other half.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cake has cooled, use edible markers to draw pencil details on the cake, such as the lead and eraser.
11. Roll out the fondant and cut out thin strips to resemble the wooden part of the pencil. Gently press the fondant onto the cake.
12. Decorate the pencil cake with assorted sprinkles and decorations to add a touch of creativity and fun.

Slice and Enjoy!

Now that your Pencil Cake is complete, it’s time to amaze your friends and family with your incredible baking skills. This unique and artistic dessert will surely be the center of attention at any gathering. So, grab a knife, slice into your masterpiece, and savor each delicious bite!

Remember, don’t worry if your pencil cake doesn’t turn out perfect on the first try. Baking is all about experimenting and having fun. With practice, you’ll become a master at creating edible works of art.

So go ahead, unleash your inner artist and enjoy the sweet rewards of your beautiful Pencil Cake creation!